Whitby, North Yorkshire

Whitby Abbey at the edge of the North York Moors was founded in 657 AD by the Saxon King of Northumbria, Oswy (Oswiu) as Streanshalh (Streonshalh). The name Streoneshalh is thought to signify Fort Bay or Tower Bay in reference to a supposed Roman settlement or Roman Signal Station that previously existed on the site.

This colour Image of Whitby Abbey with the reflection in the water adds to the drama of the image. Whitby Abbey at the edge of the North York Moors was founded in 657 AD by the Saxon King of Northumbria, Oswy (Oswiu) as Streanshalh (Streonshalh). The name Streoneshalh is thought to signify Fort Bay or Tower Bay in reference to a supposed Roman settlement or Roman Signal Station that previously existed on the site.

A powerful monochrome conversion of an image of Whitby Abbey. The high contrast black and white processing and the reflection in the water adds to the drama of the image. Whitby Abbey at the edge of the North York Moors was founded in 657 AD by the Saxon King of Northumbria, Oswy (Oswiu) as Streanshalh (Streonshalh). The name Streoneshalh is thought to signify Fort Bay or Tower Bay in reference to a supposed Roman settlement or Roman Signal Station that previously existed on the site.

A tone mapped or HDR conversion of a picture of Whitby Abbey. The saturated colours high produce a warm image. Whitby Abbey at the edge of the North York Moors was founded in 657 AD by the Saxon King of Northumbria, Oswy (Oswiu) as Streanshalh (Streonshalh). The name Streoneshalh is thought to signify Fort Bay or Tower Bay in reference to a supposed Roman settlement or Roman Signal Station that previously existed on the site.